be noite

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Definitions

  • v. To have a predilection, lean.

  • v. To prefer, be impartial.

Example Sentences

  • “Although his father is a poisek, he was always more noite toward lomdus than to halacha.” (Weiser)

  • “As a mashgiach for kashrus he's surrounded by fine food, but he's noite to hot dogs and fries.” (Weiser)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • English 'be' + TH נוטה > Y נוטה noyte

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      be noiteh, be noyte, be noyteh

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